When the long, warm sunny days finally arrive, many of us are eager to spend more time outside. But just as it's important to take extra care of your skin to shield it from harmful UV rays, your hair can also benefit from a bit of extra TLC during this season. Here are some tips to help you keep your hair healthy all summer long.
1. Choose a gentle shampoo
Sun, chlorine and salt water can all take a toll on our hair, so using a
gentle shampoo with great cleansing properties will help you to remove
build-up without leaving your hair feeling dry. The Klorane Ultra-Gentle
Shampoo with Oat and the Kerastase Discipline Bain Fluidealiste Gentle
Shampoo are both great options to consider.
2. Use a nourishing conditioner
Most hair types can benefit from a nourishing conditioner during the summer
season. After gently shampooing your hair, reach for a conditioner that's
formulated with hydrating and nourishing ingredients to combat any dryness.
The Kerastase Resistance Fondant Extentioniste has a creamy formulation
which contains maleic acid and ceramides to improve strength and elasticity,
replenish lost moisture, and leave your hair feeling soft, supple and
healthy.
3. Incorporate leave-in products into your hair care routine
If you're prone to dryness or frizz, it can be a great idea to incorporate a
leave-in conditioner into your routine throughout the summer months. Slather
your wet hair with a leave-in cream conditioner, which will soak into your
strands to deeply nourish. It may also offer extra protection for your hair,
as your strands will be less likely to absorb contaminants such as salt and
chlorine.
The Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector is the product that catapulted the brand to
fame and remains one of their best-selling products. When applied to damp
hair, this restorative leave-in product protects the structure of the hair,
repairs damage, and improves hair strength.
4. Avoid using too much heat
Limiting your use of hair dryers and hot tools is something your hair will
appreciate, as it's already having to deal with heat from the sun every day.
If you're used to heat styling your hair, putting your favourite tools away
isn't always easy, however hair takes much less time to air dry during the
warmer temperatures, and this simple change will really help to minimise
damage that often occurs during summer.
Whenever you do use heat on your hair, always apply a heat protector to
shield from unnecessary damage. There are many high quality heat protectors
available, including the Kerastase Resistance Ciment Thermique, which has
heat activated properties and ingredients which rebuild and strengthen hair
from the inside out.
5. Treat yourself to a great hair mask
Incorporating a hair mask into your weekly hair care routine can have a
variety of different benefits, including promoting stronger, more resilient
hair. Hair masks also offer lasting hydration and are often formulated with
restorative ingredients to breathe life and vitality back into your locks.
The Kerastase Masque Force Architecte is formulated with strengthening
ingredients designed to reconstruct hair that needs some extra TLC. Ideal
for dry and sun-damaged hair, this mask will leave your hair feeling renewed
and revived.
